Lot 5187275, (1) Sandfordscourt House, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny

Sale Type: For Sale by Private Treaty
Overall Floor Area: 328 m² Sandfordscourt House is a charming and spacious period residence that dates back to the mid-19th century. This stunning property boasts beautifully proportioned rooms with an abundance of fine features, including sash windows with shutters, original fireplaces, coved ceilings, and a grand original floating staircase that is sure to captivate even the most discerning buyer. Nestled on approximately 3 acres of mature grounds, including south-facing orchard, west-facing pond-garden, and an avenue lined with 150 year old Irish Yew trees, this magnificent home offers ample space for outdoor activities and entertaining. A delightful courtyard, several outbuildings, and a large traditional barn, are just a few of the additional features of this impressive estate, providing ample opportunities for hobbies. Another standout feature is the attached self-contained, 2-storey, 2-bedroom apartment presenting an opportunity for a charming guesthouse, granny flat, or home office. The six handsome stone and slate stables, and the floodlit sand arena, make it the perfect home for animal and horse lovers. It is hard to believe that this idyllic rural home sits just a 7-minute drive from the beautiful medieval city of Kilkenny, with its host of cultural, sporting, and educational opportunities for all ages.

Overall, Sandfordscourt House is an unparalleled gem with a special ambience, and endless potential, making it the ultimate choice for those in search of a truly remarkable home.

ACCOMODATION

MAIN RESIDENCE

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Hallway - 8.75m x 2.80m - Wonderfully appointed entrance hallway. Parquet flooring. Feature archway with original doors to all reception rooms. Extended hallway with floating original stairs to first level.

Sitting Room - 6.12m x 4.24m - Located on the right as you enter hallway. Includes a secondary door to the extended hall where stairs is located. Two large dual aspect windows drawing lots of natural light. Open fireplace.

Drawing Room - 4.85m x 5.15m - Beautifully appointed room located on the left as your enter hallway. Large dual aspect windows drawing natural light. Ornate feature fireplace with wood burning stove.

Study - 3.50m x 4.90m - Additional original fireplace. Suitably located in quiet corner off entrance hallway.

Guest WC - 1.85m x 2.04m - Classic white wc & whb. Tiled floor. Additional storage options.

Boot Room - 4.05m x 5.42m - Original kitchen and now the link room between hallway and kitchen. Convenient side door accesses court yard and car parking area via attractive stone arch.

Kitchen/Dining Room - 13.42. x 4.30m - Vast, light filled and warm traditional farmhouse kitchen (converted) which includes multiple sky lights to draw light all day long. Fantastic selection of floor units with matching centrally located island. Includes both an oil fired Stanley range cooker and solid fuel cast iron stove. The dining area retains additional space for an open plan living area. Currently used as home office area.

Utility and Store Room - 4.78m x 2.5m - Located off the kitchen is this integral storage and laundry space. Usual plumbing for washing machine and dryer. A rated oil burner located here. Includes a shower area now used for storage.

FIRST FLOOR
Stairs & Landing - 4.38mx 3.45m - One of the standout features of this luxurious home is the original post & rail floating stairs leading to landing and hallway.

Hallway - 10.38m x 2.78m - Fabulous central hallway with doors to three of the four bedrooms and bathroom. The fourth bedroom is located at the top of the floating stairs. Solid timber flooring and attic accessed from here. Attractive seating area with south facing window overlooking the front garden.

Bedroom 1 - 4.26m x 5.52 - Large double bedroom with two large windows overlooking central courtyard.

Bedroom 2 - 4.92 x 3.58 - Large double bedroom. Original timber floor. Large window overlooking surrounding countryside.

Bedroom 3 - 4.22 x 6.10m - Exceptionally large, light filled, dual aspect master bedroom. Features original floorboards, original fireplace and two large windows overlooking front and side of property.

Bedroom 4 - 4.86m x 3.80m - Large double bedroom with original timber floors. Large windows with dual aspect.

Main Bathroom - 4.82m x 2.28m - Beautifully appointed spacious bathroom with stunning west facing view. Tiled floor and partial wall tiling. Classic white wc & whb. Freestanding bathtub and extra large corner shower.

SELF CONTAINED 2 BED APARTMENT

GROUND FLOOR

Kitchen/Living Room - 5.40m x 5.15m - Open plan kitchen, dining & living space. Selection of floor and eye level kitchen units. Stairs to first floor located here.

FIRST FLOOR

Stairs & Landing - 3.16m x 1.38m - Solid pine stairs leading to bright open landing space.

Bedroom 1 - 5.72m x 5.28m - Large double bedroom, dual aspect windows overlooking courtyard.

Bedroom 2 - 4.28m x 3.44m - Large double bedroom.

Bathroom - 2.40m x 1.80m - Classic white wc, whb & full length fitted bath.